Machining

Shops new to automation can start with turning. Simple tools like bar feeders, tool monitoring, redundancy, and probing create stable, unattended processes.

Broaching evolves with rotary, single-point and CNC-driven tools, plus cleaner electromechanical machines—delivering faster cycles, higher accuracy and lower costs.

Manufacturers must close widening skills gaps through automation, structured training and global knowledge-sharing to build a stronger 2026 workforce.

Despite tariffs, labor shortages and tech gaps, manufacturers see renewed optimism—driven by automation, training, reshoring efforts and strong 2026 demand.

NASA Glenn engineers created 3D-printed vibration-damping inserts that boost machining accuracy, cut cleanup time and improve prototype manufacturing efficiency.

Manufacturers grow stronger when financing and sales work as one—aligned cash flow, structured sales processes and flexible funding create predictable growth.

Brandt Taylor explores high-volume threaded holemaking, highlighting EMUGE's THRILLER tools that drill and thread efficiently using helical interpolation.

The Force lineup of solid carbide metal cutting drills from Dormer Pramet helps overcome drilling performance challenges through a combination of advanced geometries, optimized coatings, and innovative flute designs.

New website features streamline ordering, support, and global accessibility with multilingual options and user-friendly navigation.

The Self-Lock Threading Tools Line from Emuge-Franken USA has been expanded to include additional Threads-All/AERO Thread Mills, including fourteen new 2 x D sizes from #5-40 to 1"-12, and offered for the first time, thirty 3 x D sizes ranging from #2-56 to 1"-12.

The QTE-200 MSY CNC Turning Center from Mazak was built for speed, precision, and reliability, the company says. The QTE-200MSY's integral 20 hp (15 kW) turning spindle reaches a maximum speed of 5,000 rpm, and the machine processes part diameters up to 13.39" (340 mm) and has a bar diameter capacity of 2.56" (65 mm).

Three companies -- Kingsbury, one of the UK's leading CNC machine tool suppliers, Additure, the additive manufacturing specialists, and ATLIX, the newly independent 3D metal printing brand, formerly TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing -- announce a strategic alliance that will position Kingsbury as the exclusive dealer of ATLIX machines and services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the GCC region.